USC Psychology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Psychology transfers starts with MATH 114xg, PSYC 100Lg and PSYC 274Lg; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Psychology Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Psychology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required Courses, Lower-Division
Complete all of these
- MATH 114xg Foundations of Statistics
- PSYC 100Lg Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 274Lg Statistics
Required Courses, Upper-Division
Complete all of these
- PSYC 314L Experimental Research Methods
- PSYC 316L Non-Experimental Research Methods
Cognitive
Complete all of these
- PSYC 301L Cognitive Processes
- PSYC 305 Learning and Memory
Developmental
Complete all of these
- PSYC 336L Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 337L Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 339Lg Origins of the Mind
Clinical
Complete all of these
- PSYC 360 Psychological Disorders
- PSYC 361 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- PSYC 367g Stress, Health, and the Mind-Body Connection
Biological
Complete all of these
- PSYC 304L Sensation and Perception
- PSYC 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSYC 372 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 420 Animal Behavior
Social
Complete all of these
- PSYC 355 Social Psychology
- PSYC 353g Close Relationships
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Psychology and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Psychology?
USC's Psychology major preparation includes MATH 114xg, PSYC 100Lg, PSYC 274Lg, PSYC 314L, PSYC 316L and PSYC 301L, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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